|
I wish I would have gone there for all of my halloween items, but I did get the last accessories...
More
I wish I would have gone there for all of my halloween items, but I did get the last accessories there this year. They have aisles upon aisles of goods that go from grotesque to hilarity. I was very pleased with the selection of items and thoroughly enjoyed my shopping experience. Longer hours during the week before Halloween was also convenient. I may even go back for other holiday items--they have another side of the store with party and display items that looks pretty lucrative. I would recommend this store to people for Halloween as well as for general party items.
Pros: Great selections
Cons: Insanely busy around Halloween
Hide
|
|
No costume venture is complete without a trip to Display & Costume. I think they have a rental...
More
No costume venture is complete without a trip to Display & Costume. I think they have a rental department, but they mostly cater to people like me who enjoy cobbling together their own costumes from various parts. They most recently saved my butt this past New Year's Eve by carrying fake Uzis. (I attended a James Bond-themed party.) The toy guns looked real enough that only minor modifications had to be made. Best of all, the Uzis have an awesome rat-a-tat sound effect. (NOTE: Toys R Us and other toy stores do not carry any guns other than Nerf or "ray gun"-type guns anymore because kids apparently get shot up by cops that think they are carrying real guns. Also, there's some issue with morals and teaching kids that guns are bad or something like that...)
Display & Costume is definitely a one-stop shop and prices reflect that. Some things are cheap (fake Uzis) and others are not (fabric). They have a section in the back where you can buy fabric and assorted ribbons and other fabric novelties. Mostly, the store is a haven of accessories for almost any costume you can dream up. They also carry party supplies, including more unusual items like fake palm trees for your luau-themed parties. At Christmas, they have a whole room of elaborate Christmas decorations. Perhaps best of all, the store is located near the Northgate Mall, Pacific Fabrics, and Target, so you can always stop in at those other stores if you don't find everything you need!
Hide
|
|
Nancy's Sewing Basket
Category:
Fabric Stores
2221 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98109
(206) 282-9112
As a recovering sewaholic, it's hard to walk into a fabric store and not get just a bit of...
More
As a recovering sewaholic, it's hard to walk into a fabric store and not get just a bit of something. I just went to Nancy's and I thought, "Man, this place has all the fabrics I dream about, but can never find."
If you just want some cheap stuff, go someplace else, but if you're looking for unique, interesting, and colorful fabrics, then this is the place. I'm making my wedding dress and am reconsidering fabrics cause I saw so many awesome ones at Nancy's.
Hide
|
|
Acorn Street Yarn Shop
Category:
Sewing & Yarn Supplies
2818 NE 55th St
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 525-1726
I have visited this store in many different contexts - from starting projects, to getting help, to...
More
I have visited this store in many different contexts - from starting projects, to getting help, to getting my kids going with new projects. At every instance we have found pretty yarns in many different price ranges and received friendly, smart help from the staff.
While the shop is smaller than some I enjoy the cozy atmosphere. If you are inclined toward claustrophobia go on a weekday and you will have more room and the staff to yourself!
Hide
|
|
Reputation Inc
Category:
Boutique Items Wholesale & Retail
1622 N 45th St
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 632-4999
|
|
Weaving Works Inc
Category:
Sewing & Yarn Supplies
4717 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 524-1221
This shop in the U District is located a block from "the Ave" and has a parking lot just...
More
This shop in the U District is located a block from "the Ave" and has a parking lot just North of the store. Inside they boast a large assortment of yarn, from Peace Fleece to Rowan, and many other brands. They also have knitting and crochet pattern galore, from many books, magazines, and pattern books.
This store also stocks dyes, spinning wheels and drop spindles, carders, and obviously, weaving supplies.
The service leans toward leave-you-be-and-let-you-shop, but they are helpful if you just ask.
Hide
|
|
Gargoyles Statuary
Category:
Sculptures Retail
4550 University Way NE
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 632-4940
This place is great for reasonably priced memorial stones for pets. We live in the country and...
More 3 months ago
This place is great for reasonably priced memorial stones for pets. We live in the country and have lost three cats to the animals the prowl the forest. Each time we made a family visit to Gargoyles and picked out a statue of a cat in repose for the places in the garden where they now sleep in peace. It's made for a quiet place of reflection where we can remember them well to this day.
Hide
|
|
Soft Coverings
Category:
Fabric Stores
323 W Galer St
Seattle,
Washington 98119
(206) 286-7638
Sadly, Soft Coverings is gone.
I hope they moved, but I don't think so. I think they went out...
More
Sadly, Soft Coverings is gone.
I hope they moved, but I don't think so. I think they went out of business.
Hide
|
|
Dakota Art Store Ltd
Category:
Art Supplies
6110 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle,
Washington 98115
(206) 523-4830
This art store is great! I initially went to kill time waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant,...
More
This art store is great! I initially went to kill time waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant, but it's mind blowing how much time you can spend wandering about. They have lots of "real" art supplies, but the fun lies in the throwback projects they have around every corner. (Colored sand projects, Shrinky Dinks, etc). My roommates and I spent about an hour last year debating between a button maker and a tye dye kit...with the tye dye winning in the end (I'm still rocking the random articles I dyed on a regular basis). Also have the most bizarre and entertaining coloring books around, stuff like 18th Century Costume Design Coloring & Activity Book. Who would need that? Besides me? Nice stuff, nice staff!
Hide
|
|
Seattle Fabrics
Category:
Fabric Stores
8702 Aurora Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 525-0670
If you have a boat or just need some canvas
work done, Seattle Fabrics has excellent
service and...
More
If you have a boat or just need some canvas
work done, Seattle Fabrics has excellent
service and craftsmanship. Having a boat
canopy is never cheap but I found a fair
price for excellent work at Seattle Fabrics.
Hide
|